Kristin Akeson Sayers
Montgomery,TX
Summary
Focused on using effective recruitment strategies and candidate pipelines to meet employment needs. Leverages traditional and online methods to bring in top talent.
· Results-oriented business professional with excellent communication skills and proven abilities to work in dynamic environments while managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines.
· Motivated and proactive with outstanding interpersonal, organizational, rapport-building, and influencing skills.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Grundfos Americas Corporation
Brookshire, Texas
01.2022 - Current
- Primary recruiter for North America focusing on all position levels
- Evaluate open positions to establish the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the role
- Trusted to deal with highly sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner
- Knowledge of regulations, policies and procedures relating to recruitment, HR Systems, and programs while following OFCCP guidelines
- Collaborates with hiring managers, HR business partners and leaders regarding interview best practices to reduce time-to-fill challenges and reduce turnover
- Manages the entire recruitment cycle, from sourcing and screening candidates to negotiating and closing on offers
- Consults closely with hiring managers, global compensation specialist regarding salary negotiations and offer letters
- Serves as a resource and mentor to colleagues on TA team by acting as the subject matter expert for all recruitment questions
- Makes process change recommendations and effectively implements all global processes to facilitate hiring
- Utilizes social media, Boolean searches, networking, and referrals to find qualified candidates
- Creates a positive candidate experience for candidates
- Implements core Grundfos values in day-to-day responsibilities.
- Collaborated with other Talent Acquisition Recruiters to share best practices, resources, and insights from market research data analysis.
- Implemented diversity initiatives within the recruitment process, contributing to an inclusive workplace environment.
- Improved candidate experience by maintaining consistent communication throughout the recruitment process.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages to secure high-quality candidates while remaining within budget constraints.
- Streamlined the interview process for efficiency, resulting in reduced time-to-fill for open positions.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their talent needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions.
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
State Street Corporation
Boston, MA
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Full cycle recruiting for Investor Services America, Global Operations and Corporate (Compliance and Finance) Groups
- Responsible for recruitment of entry level candidates including Trainees, Associate 1, Associate 2 and Senior Associate level
- Communicated daily with hiring managers on coordinating candidate interviews and processing offers/promotions
- Communicated and coordinated with Workforce Development teams to ensure diversity hiring
- Met with managers to learn more about their group culture and preferred candidate profile(s)
- Negotiated offer salaries between candidate, manager, and compensation team
- Prepared, processed, and presented offers to internal and external candidates
- Primary recruiting contact for the Employee Development Internship Program (Boston WINS) for 2 divisions by facilitating full cycle recruitment utilizing Year Up and Urban League Organization candidates
- Ad-hoc project management for Entry Level/University Relations group
- Researched, registered, and attended college career fairs to identify entry level talent
- Presenter/Speaker in PIC Intern Developmental Workshop, consisting of 120 high school students
- Maintained a requisition load of 60+, with an average of 15 hires per month
- Piloted and managed 'Pooled Hiring' program for Investor Services of Americas, with an average hire rate of 22 employees per month
- I liaised between Internal and External clients, promoting corporate initiative: Boston WINs, building relationships with the largest external stakeholder Year-Up
- The Pooled Hiring program terminated after meeting target number of hires for the year
- Lean Practitioner Certified
- Utilized Workday, PeopleSoft and State Street proprietary web-based software.
- Conducted thorough pre-screen interviews to effectively assess candidate qualifications and fit for company culture.
- Organized successful career fair events to increase brand awareness and attract top talent in the industry.
- Evaluated and optimized recruitment processes by analyzing data and seeking continuous improvement opportunities.
- Mentored junior recruiters, providing guidance on best practices, industry knowledge, and effective candidate management techniques.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and regulations, adapting recruitment practices accordingly to ensure compliance.
- Enhanced candidate sourcing by implementing innovative recruiting strategies and utilizing social media platforms.
- Assisted in developing employer branding strategies that showcased company culture and attracted ideal candidates.
- Reduced cost-per-hire by leveraging internal referrals, job boards, and targeted advertising campaigns.
- Consistently met or exceeded established performance metrics related to time-to-fill, candidate quality, and client satisfaction ratings.
- Collaborated with HR team to establish a comprehensive onboarding program for new hires, increasing employee retention rates.
- Collaborated with HR leadership regarding candidate salary determinations.
- Consulted businesses on successful recruiting and retention practices to help minimize turnover.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
Staffing Specialist
Fidelity Investments
Boston, MA
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Managed the recruitment process for all levels (exempt/non-exempt) of the Finance and Accounting business unit
- Managed the recruitment process for the Fund Accounting/Pricing, Transfer Agent, Custody and Corporate Actions, Legal, Risk and Compliance
- Maintained and developed relationships with business unit managers and human resource partners in order to comprehend the business and meet the expectations of the client
- Created effective recruitment strategies to identify and hire exceptional talent
- Responsible for the planning and execution of the high-volume recruitment process within the units
- Planned, coordinated, and executed the college recruitment program for FPCMS
- Hiring up to 100 college students and interns
- Selected as a subject matter expert for the Fidelity Candidate Management system.
Staffing Specialist
Veritude-TempWorks/TempSource (Agency)
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Managed and staffed 100 employees with various skill sets ranging from office administration and marketing/advertising to financial analysis on temporary assignments
- Provided employees with knowledge with respect to job placement, compensation, employee relations issues, performance evaluations, training, and career development
- Consulted and facilitated relations with Fidelity business unit managers, directors, and executives on employee issues, compensation, placement, and staffing objectives
- Assisted TempWorks team with recruiting initiatives, reviewing resumes, interviewing candidates, conducting exit interviews, and facilitating new hire and benefits orientation
- Partnered with Fidelity HR for temporary to regular conversions and employee issues
- Created and maintained positive relationships with external agencies to ensure a pipeline of quality candidates and successful placements
- Supported team goals by volunteering for various projects including vendor relations, open houses, and new system implementation.
Assistant Manager/HR
Tiffany & Co.
Chevy Chase, Md., New York, NY
09.1993 - 05.1997
- Managed, trained, evaluated and motivated a sales staff of 17 for a $6 million annual business
- Analyzed daily, monthly and yearly sales data to forecast and project sales goals
- Presented product management seminars to all employees promoting sales, product knowledge and stock maintenance
- Provided HR support for 35 employees including hiring, terminations, merit reviews, benefits, and compensation
- Selected by corporate headquarters to open and manage a new Tiffany & Co
- Branch store.
- Managed payroll administration, ensuring timely and accurate salary disbursements to all employees.
- Resolved employee disputes in a timely manner, fostering a positive workplace environment and minimizing disruptions.
- Participated in talent acquisition initiatives, effectively filling open positions with qualified candidates in a timely manner.
- Managed benefits administration processes, ensuring that employees received appropriate coverage based on their needs and eligibility requirements.
- Developed a company-wide training program, improving staff skillsets and boosting overall productivity levels.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Fairfield University
Fairfield, Ct.Skills
- Recruitment Metrics Analysis
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Competency-Based Hiring
- Job Posting Optimization
- Candidate assessment
- Boolean search proficiency
- Data-driven decision-making
- Behavioral Interviewing
- Sourcing Strategies
- Passive Candidate Engagement
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
Grundfos Americas Corporation
01.2022 - Current
Talent Acquisition Recruiter
State Street Corporation
01.2014 - 01.2018
Staffing Specialist
Fidelity Investments
01.2000 - 01.2004
Staffing Specialist
Veritude-TempWorks/TempSource (Agency)
01.1997 - 01.1999
Assistant Manager/HR
Tiffany & Co.
09.1993 - 05.1997
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology -
Fairfield University